Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Taupō Bay - Boat Ramp

11 June 2021

Oruaiti School

Cindy Wihongi

Overview

A

35

12.3

6.2

100m x 20m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

134

Products

267

16054

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 243 671
Resin pellets B N/A
Safety & construction related 1 24
Bottle seals & tabs 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 178 133
Bottle neck rings 2 1
Shotgun wadding & shells 1 2
Lollipop sticks 8 4
Plastic bags 1 133
Bottle caps & lids 17 34
Food wrappers 2 3
Rope 14 73
Clothes pegs 7 16
Bottles <= 2 L 1 210
Fishing nets 3 29
Fishing gear 2 6
Strapping bands & tape 4 1
Wood 10 15373
Processed timber & pallet crates 10 15373
Foamed Plastic 8 3
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 8 3
Paper & Cardboard 5 6
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 5 6
Rubber 1 1
Rubber bands 1 1

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area